ITQ Talks: Biomass Conversion with CO₂ Capture: Advances from Brazilian Research Towards Net-Zero Energy – Prof. Renata Braga

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En esta jornada ITQ Talks contaremos con Prof. Renata Braga, associate professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Brazil, and researcher at CNPq.

La Prof. Renata Braga impartirá la charla «Biomass Conversion with CO₂ Capture: Advances from Brazilian Research Towards Net-Zero Energy».

  • 15 de junio de 2026 (12:00h)
  • Salón de Actos del ITQ (CSIC-UPV)

Biomass Conversion with CO₂ Capture: Advances from Brazilian Research Towards Net-Zero Energy 

The LABTAM RD&I Group from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) will be presented, highlighting its main research lines, strategic focus, and experimental infrastructure supporting advanced studies in bioenergy and sustainable processes. The talk will address recent advances in biomass conversion pathways integrated with CO₂ capture strategies, with particular emphasis on the thermochemical conversion of biomass and the cultivation and conversion of microalgae as a platform for carbon utilization. These approaches are aimed at improving carbon efficiency while enabling the production of sustainable fuels and value-added materials. By combining expertise in materials, LABTAM contributes to the development of innovative solutions aligned with global efforts toward net-zero energy systems. The presentation will also foster discussion on opportunities for international collaboration in the context of low-carbon and resource-efficient technologies 

 

Prof. Renata Braga 

Renata Martins Braga is an associate professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Brazil, and a researcher at CNPq. She holds a PhD in Petroleum Science and Engineering from UFRN and has extensive experience in renewable energy, bioenergy, and environmental catalysis. Professor Renata Braga coordinates research and innovation projects in collaboration with international companies operating in the energy, oil, and gas sector in Brazil, with a strong focus on sustainability, CO₂ mitigation, and the development of advanced low-carbon technologies. Her scientific contributions include thermochemical conversion of biomass, catalytic pyrolysis, and bioenergy production integrated with carbon capture (BECCS), as well as the recovery of agro-industrial waste and microalgae for sustainable fuels and hydrogen. She advises graduate students in the Chemical Engineering and Forestry Sciences programs at UFRN, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. In 2025, Dr. Braga received the Ciências Delas Award, promoted by Repsol Sinopec Brasil, ACEBRA, and the Spanish Embassy, in recognition of her leadership and impactful research in sustainability and energy transition.